Agencies & Corporations

The City of Toronto delivers many key services through agencies and corporations. Each agency and corporation has a different mandate, authorities and responsibilities to deliver services on behalf of the City.

Agencies and corporations generally operate at arm’s length or independently of the City. A Board of Directors supervises the management of the business and affairs of each agency and corporation.

City Council has chosen to deliver services through agencies and corporations for a variety of reasons, including:

Adding expertise and experience

Meeting legislative or objectivity requirements

Leveraging City resources by attracting funding

Meeting objectives beyond core municipal services

Operating in a commercial market environment

Engaging local community and diverse perspectives to guide service delivery